Crafted Highlights:    

In the Quality Technologist role at Shenandoah Brewery working in Elkton, Virginia you will be part of the brewery quality team.  The Quality Technologist position is responsible for performing a variety of basic microbiological or chemical and physical analyses on products, raw materials, in-process materials per Molson Coors quality system requirements and for performing the following duties. 

This position reports to the Unit Manager – Quality Process Lab and works closely with warehouse, dispatch, brewery and packaging departments. 

What You’ll Be Brewing:  

Interprets, evaluates, and reports the analyses in terms of accuracy, precision, and timeliness. Monitors and verifies quality in accordance with statistical process control. Applies method, instrument, and data systems expertise to resolve problems. Links analytical or microbiological results with a basic understanding of brewing and packaging processes. Performs high level instrumental analyses such as HPLC, GC, and AA. Collaborates with the operational business units and quality specialists in each process area by: 

• Supporting adherence to quality system standards and requirements 

• Partnering to enable and drive continuous and focused improvement to reduce variability in each process area 

• Interpreting, analyzing, validating, and reporting quality data clearly and consistently. 

• Monitoring, validating, and improving process measurement equipment, systems and reporting. 

Each role is responsible for adhering to all rules, regulations, policies, programs and related Molson Coors Quality Management System, e.g., SQF, HACCP and GMP, etc. to ensure safety and quality of Molson Coors products. 

Key Ingredients:  

• Bachelor’s degree in a science related field of study or 3-5 years microbiology laboratory/brewing experience. (Preferred degrees in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Cereal Science, Microbiology, Food Science, Agronomy, and Chemical Engineering). 

• You love a challenge. You complete complex projects quickly and adeptly with your understanding of the business priorities 

• You build relationships and collaborate to get to the desired outcome   

• You take accountability for results – acting with integrity and honoring commitments   

• You have a thirst for learning – you are always looking for ways to learn and help one another grow   

• You exhibit our core values 

• Candidates that do not meet the minimum qualifications may be hired in as Quality Operators.

Beverage Bonuses:   

• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, retirement plan options with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources 

• On site Pub, access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages!  

• We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities   

• We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are  

• Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization  

• Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities 

• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences